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Filmmakers Target Iconic Landmarks for Destruction Again

1/10/2026

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Global landmarks are being repeatedly destroyed in films, with Big Ben, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty among the most targeted.
New research by MS Amlin highlights this pattern and suggests filmmakers should explore more diverse locations for destruction.
The Eiffel Tower has been destroyed in multiple films, including Armageddon and Mars Attacks.
The upcoming Greenland sequel continues the trend by featuring iconic landmarks facing catastrophic events.

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Story summary

Global landmarks are being repeatedly destroyed in films, with Big Ben, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty among the most targeted.
New research by MS Amlin highlights this pattern and suggests filmmakers should explore more diverse locations for destruction.
The Eiffel Tower has been destroyed in multiple films, including Armageddon and Mars Attacks.
The upcoming Greenland sequel continues the trend by featuring iconic landmarks facing catastrophic events.